Hawaiian quilts

These beautiful examples of Hawaiian quilting are from the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu. Back in college, I made a pillow using this applique technique for a "GEOLOGY of Hawaii" class. For a geology class??? I know. Makes no sense. It was the 70s, what can I say... I don't know what became of my yellow orange/orange pillow that had nothing to do lava, volcanoes, or island formation.

Hawaiian patterns

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Hawaiian Quilt

Do you think I’m just a little bit excited today? I have the top of my Hawaiian quilt stitched together! There were many Kodak moments while I wrestled this through the sewing machine. I st…

Most of you know I spent some time teaching in Hawaii last month! Well, I brought back a solid tan and a new understanding of Hawaiian quilting and it’s origins. I thought I would share what I learned with you :) Hawaiians learned to quilt and sew from the first Christian missionaries. The first Hawaiian quilting circle was held early in 1820 on the decks of the ship Thaddeus with the royal wives of two reigning chiefs in attendance. Prior to the arrival of the missionaries, Hawaiian…

Holly's Hawaiian quilt on the APQS Longarm Quilting Frame Have you ever bought fabric whilst on holiday? Holly made a trip to Hawaii and was clearly taken with the beautiful flowery fabrics that were on offer. The fabrics she brought back feature the hibiscus flower which grow all over the islands. The quality of the fabrics itself is lovely and soft and I think the simple on-point pattern really showcases the fabric off to its best. here it is on the quilting frame whilst it is being…

I’m beginning to think that’s Pat’s motto is , Challenge Yourself. She’s always challenging herself to do more, climb higher, make the impossible…ha!. Yep make the i…

Pattern available at www.lisaboyer.com

Hand quilting is the technique of sewing together the three layers of a quilt (batting between two layers of fabric) in a decorative freehand stitch.

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